Avi Becker became interested in real estate during his senior year at UC Santa Barbara, when he and a team developed a home energy application as part of an entrepreneurship competition. After selling just one home in 2019, his first year in the business, Becker made a huge turnaround in 2020, hitting his goal of $20 million in volume. When the pandemic hit, he...
By Brooke Chaplan In a surging economy, many homeowners are thinking about updating mortgage loans to better suit their financial circumstances. There are several options to consider as you evaluate the balance of your home loan and current interest rate. Here are some ideas for refinancing your mortgage that may be worthwhile: Lower Payments Homeowner applicants...
By Lizzie Weakley Owning or managing a rental property is a major responsibility. Caring for the residential units, as well as the outdoor landscaping, can be time-consuming. A property manager may want to consider outsourcing important tasks such as these: Interior Painting You can paint a rental property as needed on your own time when someone moves out or when...
By Jordan Grice Developing and nurturing a solid social media footprint is an essential part of a real estate agent’s marketing arsenal, but it can also be a time-consuming one to boot. While spending time in front of your screen running multiple platforms can yield great results for your business, it shouldn’t have to come at the expense of getting in front...
By Brentnie Daggett Your home is likely the largest investment you'll ever make, and the cardinal rule of investing is to protect and preserve. Preventative home maintenance will not only protect your home and preserve its value, but it will also help you save money in the long run. Beyond the financial aspect, you want to ensure that your home is a safe and comfortable...
Are you considering buying or building a shipping container home? The idea of having a shipping container home intrigues many people. Using an affordable container that has been used to ship products around the world has its advantages. Multiple containers can be fashioned together to make a home to suit your needs. Even a home with living space over a few different...
RISMedia just wrapped the third in its series of virtual events, "Spring Into Action," co-presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The event was held on April 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, and attracted 5,000-plus attendees who tuned in to learn from more than 75 of the industry's top leaders, coaches and trainers. RISMedia CEO and Founder John...
By Anita Ginsburg Preparing to redecorate your home can be a daunting prospect. Sometimes you decide to redecorate due to a desire for a fresh, new home environment. Other times, you might want to redo your home due to damage like mold or smoke affecting all or part of your house. Whatever your reason, you'll likely want to move the redecorating project along quickly...
By Jordan Grice As the lumber industry tries to meet the overwhelming demand for building materials, experts say the supply of homes has continued to dwindle under lagging new construction and rising price tags. "We're still amid major shortages across the country, where the lead time for people to get their lumber can be months instead of weeks," says David Logan,...
For the real estate professionals who connected on RISMedia's most recent webinar, technology is king. The modern agent is looking for a brokerage that can provide the systems and support that foster growth and success. During RISMedia's webinar—"Innovative Recruiting Strategies to Attract the Modern Agent"—panelists Mark Shepherd, principal broker...
